Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and Orange Egypt have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at expanding telemedicine services and delivering integrated, high-quality digital healthcare to villages and remote and underserved areas across the country.
The agreement will be implemented in collaboration with civil society organisations and specialised medical convoys operating in different governorates. It falls under the Digital Transformation for Sustainable Development in Egypt (DT4SDE) project, led by MCIT’s Central Department of Digital Community Development in cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The initiative focuses on promoting equitable and sustainable access to advanced digital healthcare by expanding and developing telemedicine solutions through comprehensive, digitally automated, and scalable health interventions, particularly in deprived areas.
Under the project, an integrated digital health system will be established to link local healthcare units with university and central hospitals. Medical personnel will be equipped with training and smart digital solutions to improve service efficiency and enhance the quality of care provided to citizens.
Implementation will include deploying mobile telemedicine units as part of medical convoys operated by civil society organisations. These units will provide medical examinations, initial screenings, treatment services, and health awareness campaigns, targeting priority groups in remote communities.
The programme also aims to increase medical consultations, enable the exchange of expertise, and connect specialised health facilities through telemedicine technologies. It is designed to support faster referrals of critical cases, improve diagnostic accuracy, and reduce pressure on hospitals.
The MoU will run for two years. During this period, MCIT will oversee the preparation of digital medical units, technical and operational monitoring, awareness initiatives, and capacity-building activities in coordination with civil society partners.
Orange Egypt will fully fund the project through its corporate social responsibility programmes, including the equipping of telemedicine units and the delivery of training and awareness initiatives, in line with established transparency and governance standards.
